Horse Bit
MS1637
Location: On Display in the Etruscan Italy Gallery
From: Italy | Etruria
Curatorial Section: Mediterranean
| Object Number | MS1637 |
| Current Location | Etruscan Italy Gallery - On Display |
| Provenience | Italy | Etruria |
| Section | Mediterranean |
| Materials | Bronze |
| Description | Bronze. Bit has two rings in each end. The cheek pieces are square with a wide central hole surrounded by a raised border. The edge of the square is raised and there are raised lines running from the center hole to the four curves and are to the top center and bottom center. The top is ornamented. The snuffle of the bit is twisted in rope pattern. Generally fine condition. |
| Length | 26.67 cm |
| Width | 5.72 cm |
| Credit Line | Museum Purchase; Subscription of John Wanamaker, 1896 |
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